Prefabricated and reinforced housing module that can be transported tipped at 90°

Abstract

The invention relates to a prefabricated and rein-forced housing module, designed to be transportable by convention-al transport means on conventional transport routes, such as road trucks, maritime transport and similar. The housing module comprises a generally rectangular main structural frame that defines two lateral sides, two ends, a floor and a roof of the housing module and the dimensions of the transportable module, wherein the housing module also comprises external attachments or fittings on a lateral side thereof, facing outwards on the respective side, to define a transport side with the aim of enabling the module to be transported on that side tipped at 90°.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This disclosure relates to housing construction, prefabricated housing, off-site construction, transportation and logistics thereof. In particular, it relates to the prefabricated modular construction of habitable spaces, and to the potential use of maritime transport containers for these purposes.

[0002] There is a need to provide housing for rapid deployment both in temporary jobs and in permanent populations. A number of temporary jobs and workplaces require the implementation of temporary housing solutions for workers and laborers. Such housing solutions must have adequate spaces and hygiene and safety conditions to provide comfort to the inhabitants. The speed of delivery and deployment is one of the significant advantages that transportable housing modules provide in the face of these requirements, since the implementation of comfort and service elements can be implemented in a prefabricated manner.

[0003] One of the problems with prefabricated habitable modules is the number of restrictions that exist for the transportation of the modules. Current regulations generally restrict the dimensions of loads that can be transported by trucks or other means of transport. As a general measure, a width of 8.5 feet (about 2.59 meters) can be established as the load width limit for trucks that do not have special loading permits.

[0004] From this width up to 12 feet (about 3.65 meters) special permits are required, and for widths greater than 12 feet escorts are necessary to accompany loaded trucks.

[0005] Many of the available solutions for transportable living modules consider the use of reconditioned maritime shipping containers to make them habitable. The advantages of using maritime shipping containers as transportable living modules include providing a solution for discarded maritime shipping containers, and the provision of their dimensions so that their transport complies with road regulations for the transport of cargo without special permits.STATE OF THE ART

[0006] To address the technical problems described above, there are numerous initiatives to provide living modules that are easily and quickly deployable, transportable, providing living spaces that fit the dimensions of each module.

[0007] For example, U.S. Document No. US9121168B2, ENTITLED “Habitation Modules,” describes volumetric modules that can have all of their exterior cladding, windows, doors, interior trim, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and roofing installed and completed at the factory, minimizing the work to be completed upon deployment. It also describes a method of protecting the fully completed building module during transport with a series of removable transport panels.

[0008] This document proposes that such modules can be used for habitation purposes individually, or several modules can be joined together to implement a larger habitable building.

[0009] Furthermore, document US20030188507a1, Entitled “method for constructing modular shelters”, describes the use of maritime shipping containers to implement an enclosed shelter, compatible with dimensions for easy transport, which can be coupled together vertically or horizontally to provide a larger habitable space than that provided by a single container.

[0010] Finally, document CL201402186, entitled “Adjustable height shipping container” by the holders Lifting Point PTY LID (Australia), describes a height-adjustable shipping container that can be used as a building structure. The container has vertical corner columns and at least three side walls that can be transported at a reduced height in a shipping container and expanded upon deployment. The shipping container is capable of carrying, inside it, additional structural components, such as wall panels, floor panels, roof panels and even accessories for deploying and constructing a building structure having the equivalent in floor area to that of at least two shipping containers.

[0011] In view of the background of the prior art it can be noted that the solutions prior to the present one are strongly restricted by the dimensions of transport trucks and of reconditioned maritime transport containers.

[0012] When more living space is required, state-of-the-art solutions propose joining two or more modules, which would imply transporting the additional modules for this purpose. Thus there is still a need for a housing module design capable of adding living space in a single module implementation with respect to what exists in the technical art, without requiring additional construction or adaptation at the deployment site, while also adjusting to existing transport restrictions for delivery and logistics.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL

[0013] To address the problems that still persist in the prior art, the present disclosure proposes to provide a prefabricated and reinforced housing module, which is designed to be transportable by conventional means of transport on conventional transport routes, such as trucks on roads, maritime transport and the like.

[0014] The prefabricated and reinforced housing module is adapted to be transported rotated on one of its sides. Upon arrival at the construction site, it is rotated to be fixed to its floor in its habitable position. In this way, it is possible to enable the transportation of a housing module in such a way that it complies with road and truck specifications, so that it can be transported without special permits, and at the same time relax the space limitations that are considered when designing the interior habitable spaces in the modules.

[0015] To implement the housing modules, it is proposed that they be manufactured either from a construction specially dedicated to the proposed purpose, or that maritime transport containers be adapted, taking advantage of their characteristics and dimensions,

[0016] The housing modules are manufactured so that they are upright from their manufacture, that is, the construction is rigid, without subsequent deployments or assembly of the structure, without structural joints or extensions.

[0017] The present disclosure provides a housing module comprising a generally rectangular main structural frame, which defines two lateral sides, two ends, a floor and a roof of the housing module, which also defines the dimensions of the transportable module, a secondary structure on each of the lateral sides, ends, floor and roof, which reinforces and defines the internal structure of the housing module. The lateral sides define the walls of the housing module that may comprise windows, doors basic service installations and the like, where the ends define walls of the housing module that may comprise windows, doors, basic service installations and the like, where the floor is defined by a reinforced flat panel and adapted for residential use, where the roof is defined by a generally flat or slightly inclined upper panel. The living module further comprises external fixings or fittings on at least one of its lateral sides, facing outwards on the respective side, to define a transport side in order to provide the ability to be transported on that side in a 90-degree tilted manner.

[0018] In one of the preferred embodiments of the prefabricated living module, the fixings provided at the corners of the transport side are standard fixings used in the transport of containers, preferably maritime containers.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the fasteners provided on the transport side are spaced and sized according to the standard for maritime transport containers.

[0020] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the transport side has forklift slots for inserting the forks of a forklift, allowing easy handling during loading, unloading, warehouses, construction sites and during installation.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the transport side has a reinforced structure to provide greater stability during transport.

[0022] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the floor of the living module has a reinforced structure to allow for residential use.

[0023] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the outside of the floor side has fasteners or legs to accommodate the module in the location where it will be installed in residential mode.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module, the exterior of the floor side of the living module has forklift slots for inserting the forks of a forklift, allowing easy handling in warehouses, on construction sites and during installation.

[0025] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the roof of the housing module has a structure that allows water evacuation.

[0026] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the prefabricated housing module defines living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, balconies, internal or external stairs, among others.

[0027] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the housing module comprises intermediate structures to define separations and internal partitions that provide the different habitable spaces.

[0028] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the housing module has the dimensions of a standard maritime container at least on the transport side so that it can be transported by conventional means of transport specially adapted for the transport of maritime containers.

[0029] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the housing module is implemented from a specially adapted shipping container.

[0030] In another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated housing module, the housing module has attachments or fittings on the opposite side of the shipping side to accommodate a second module or other standard container on top when the module is being transported.

[0031] These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the prefabricated living modules disclosed herein will become apparent from the description, drawings, and claims included hereinafter.DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0032] The following is a description of the accompanying figures, where: FIGS. 1a and 1b schematically illustrate the modes of the prefabricated living module, where FIG. 1a represents a transport mode, and FIG. 1b represents a habitation mode.

[0033] FIGS. 2a and 2b schematically illustrate a prefabricated living module mounted on a transport truck in the transport mode.

[0034] FIG. 3 Schematically Illustrates a Prefabricated Living Module in isometric and exploded view, presented to a trailer for transport.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL.

[0035] Before any embodiment is explained in detail, it should be understood that the module is not limited in its application to the construction and component arrangement details presented in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The module may have other embodiments and may be practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it should be understood that the terminology used in this document is for purposes of description only, and should not be considered limiting.

[0036] The use of words such as “includes,”“comprises” or “has,” and variations thereof, herein are intended to encompass the described elements and their equivalents, as well as other elements Unless otherwise specified or otherwise limited, terms such as “mounted,”“connected,”“supported,” and “coupled,” and variations thereof, are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings.

[0037] The following descriptions are presented to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the embodiments described. Various modifications to the illustrated embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles stated herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the creative spirit of the living module. Therefore, the described embodiments are not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but should be given the maximum scope consistent with the principles and features described herein,

[0038] The following detailed description should be read with reference to the figures, in which similar elements in different figures have similar reference numerals. The figures, which are not necessarily to scale, represent selected embodiments, which are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the module. Those skilled in the technical art will recognize that the examples provided herein have many useful alternatives and fall within the scope of the embodiments of the module.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the prefabricated housing module disclosed herein will now be described, in which general reference will be made to a module that has two modes of use or application: a transport mode and a habitation mode. In the transport mode, the prefabricated housing module will be overturned on one of its side walls, and will take advantage of the dimensional characteristics of this wall to be able to be coupled by means of suitable fasteners to a conventional means of transport. On the other hand, in the habitation mode, the module will have the transport side as one of its walls, and the floor of the module will be the widest side of the module, in order to take better advantage of its habitation possibilities.

[0040] With reference now to FIGS. 1a and 1b, the modes of the prefabricated housing module are schematically illustrated, with a transport mode illustrated in FIG 1a, and a habitation mode illustrated in FIG. 1b.These figures show a cross section of a prefabricated housing module, which in transport mode has a length (L) (not shown), a width (X) and a height (Y). In the housing mode, the module is relatively tilted, so the (X) side becomes vertical, and the (Y) side becomes horizontal. The dimensions of these sides will always be expressed as their external dimensions, which are the dimensions that are relevant for the transport and logistics of the housing modules.

[0041] The housing module is illustrated in FIG. 1 in the transport mode, with the (X) side horizontal, and the (Y) side vertical. In this mode, the (X) side represents the width of the module, which is relevant for the transport and logistics of the module. In a preferred embodiment, the (X) side of the housing module will have a dimension of between 8 to 10 feet (2.43 to 3.01 meters). More preferably, the (x) side of the housing module will have a dimension of between 8 to 8.5 feet (2.43 to 2.59 meters). Even more preferably, the (X) side of the module has a dimension of 8 feet (2.43 meters), to match the width dimension maritime transport containers Continuing with reference to FIG. 1a, the Y side of the housing module will preferably have a dimension of between 8.5 to 14 feet (2.59 to 4.27 meters), although a person skilled in the art will obviously consider larger or smaller dimensions than indicated, depending on design constraints and transportation constraints. Preferably, the Y side of the housing module will have a dimension of 8.6 feet (2.62 meters) to match the height dimension of ocean shipping containers.

[0042] The length dimension (L) of the prefabricated housing module will depend on the design decisions and the particular embodiment being implemented. Preferably, the length (L) of the living modules will be 20 feet or 40 feet (6.05 meters or 12.19 meters) to match the length dimensions of conventional maritime transport containers, although a person versed in the technical subject will obviously consider larger or smaller dimensions than those indicated, depending on the design restrictions and the restrictions of the means of transport.

[0043] Referring now to FIG. 1b, the living module is illustrated in the living mode, with the (X) side vertical, and the (Y) side horizontal. In this mode, the (Y) side represents the width of the module, which represents the living area of the prefabricated living module. The dimensions of the (X) side and the (Y) side are the same as those described above. Thus, the living module in the living mode will have a height of between 8 to 10 feet (2.43 to 3.01 meters), preferably between 8 to 8.5 feet (2.43 to 2.59 meters), and most preferably 8 feet (2.43 meters), matching the width dimension of maritime shipping containers. In accordance with the above, the (Y) side of the housing module will preferably have a dimension of between 8.5 to 14 feet (2.59 to 4.27 meters), and more preferably 8.6 feet (2.62 meters) to match the height dimension of maritime shipping containers.

[0044] Referring now to FIGS. 2a and 2b, the prefabricated housing module mounted on a transport truck in transport mode is schematically illustrated. FIG. 2a shows a front view of the transport truck loaded with the housing module in transport mode. Likewise, FIG. 2b shows a rear view of the truck loaded with the module. In both figures it can be seen that in this embodiment, the width of the module is adjusted to the width of the transport truck, The transport trucks have a maximum width of between 2.55 and 2.6 metres, without considering the rear-view mirrors or their supports, which would correspond to the dimension of the side (X) of the preferred embodiments of this prefabricated housing module.

[0045] In the case where the dimension of the side (X) is 8 feet (2.43 meters), which corresponds to the width of maritime transport containers, trucks specially adapted for the transport of this type of containers may be used for the transport of the housing modules.

[0046] FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a preferred embodiment of a prefabricated housing module in isometric and exploded view, presented to a trailer (7) for transport. The housing module comprises a main structural frame (1) generally rectangular, which defines two lateral sides, two ends, a floor and a roof of the housing module, which also defines the dimensions of the transportable module, It also comprises a secondary structure on each of the lateral sides, ends, floor and roof, which reinforces and defines the internal structure of the housing module. The lateral sides (2, 3) define the walls of the living module which may comprise windows, doors, utility installations and the like, where the end sides (6) define walls of the living module which may comprise windows, doors, utility installations and the like, where the floor (4) is defined by a flat panel reinforced and adapted for residential use, and where the roof (5) is defined by a generally flat or slightly inclined upper panel.

[0047] The main structural frame (1) may be made up of elements of different materials, selected from the group comprising metal alloys, stainless steel, carbon, mild, laminated, corrugated, corten or hot or cold galvanized, graphite, thermosetting polymeric prints or extrusions or thermoplastics of PVC, polypropylene PP, PIE, PET, HDPE, LDPE, PS and / or others, polymers and reconstituted stones, aluminium extrusions, laminated wood, solid wood / chips / others, high or low pressure pressed cardboard and / or ceramic varieties, concrete or ferrocement varieties. The joints between the elements to form the frame (1) can be cold welded, hot welded, glued, screwed, bolted, nailed, riveted, assembled with hidden or visible joints, or printed in a single piece in a monolithic manner.

[0048] The living module also comprises external fixings or fittings (not shown) on one of its lateral sides (2), oriented outwards on the respective side, to define a transport side (2) in order to grant the ability to be transported on that side in a 90 degree tilted manner.

[0049] The fixings (not shown in the figure) provided at the corners of the transport side (2) are standard fixings used in container transport, preferably maritime transport container fixings. Preferably, the fixings provided on the transport side are spaced and sized according to the standard maritime transport containers. In some embodiments the transportable living module has no fixings of its own and other means are provided to fix the module to the means of transport used.

[0050] Preferably, the transport side (2) has forklift slots for inserting the fork of a forklift, allowing easy handling during loading and unloading of the means of transport, as well as in warehouses, construction sites and during installation.

[0051] The transport side of the living module may have a reinforced structure to provide greater stability during transport, facilitating the secure fixing of the module. The reinforced structure may be composed of beams, wooden or other joists, chain-links, secondary uprights of the same previous materials that reinforce the floor of the module while it is being transported. The same type of structure may also be present on the faces that will be the ceiling / roof and the floor, since both will be in the form of walls while the module is being transported to its final location.

[0052] The reinforcements will be located mainly on the transport side (2) of the module that rests on the bed of the means of transport, such as a truck or trailer (7) as shown in FIG. 3, when it is in transport mode. In addition, a similar reinforced structure is provided on the floor side (4) to reinforce the floor during its use in living mode.

[0053] The other sides of the prism may have a lighter or less intense structure since they will support less weight and will be subject to less structural stress.

[0054] The reinforcements for the sides (2, 3, 4, 5) of the residential module are selected from the group consisting of: reinforced concrete slabs, ferrocement, polymeric tiles, composite tiles, chain-linked tiles, wooden and / or other joists, prefabricated tiles as well as composite panels made of wood or steel board, composite aluminum, zincalum or others in conjunction with polystyrene, mineral, rock or glass wool, cellulose and / or other insulators.

[0055] The side walls (2, 3), floor wall (4) and ceiling (5) defined in the residential mode can be made of panels of different materials depending on the degree of insulation required by use factors and climatic factors.

[0056] The roof (5) of the module is in particular denser and of better quality to avoid excessive heat losses or gains along with ensuring air, water and other vector leaks in general. The roof (5) of the living module may have a structure that allows water evacuation, skylight windows, vents, and the like, along with other suitable functional structures not limited by the present description. The floor (4) is especially reinforced structurally with panels and closures that may be made of materials selected from the group of: reinforced concrete slab, enervated ferro cement, cardboard honeycomb, wood, metal, polymeric tiles, collaborators, wooden or other beams, edging, beams, prefabricated tiles, as well as composite panels of wood or steel boards, composite aluminum, zincalum or others in conjunction with polystyrene, mineral, rock or glass wool, cellulose, and be sealed with different types of seals such as silicone, laminar and / or liquid membranes and / or other insulators.

[0057] In addition to the supporting and reinforcing structures, the sides (2, 3, 4, 5) of the module may have coatings that fulfill different functions, from the aesthetic to the functional and structural. Such coverings can be superimposed on the walls and can be selected from the group consisting of ventilated wall solutions that may be made of fibre cement, stone shingles, wood, wooden sheets, polymeric sheets, glass, thin concrete shells, stone, porcelain, ceramics, asphalt-type sheets or membranes or similar, etc, These coverings can be installed after the module has been transported, since they could widen the dimensions of the module too much, causing it to exceed the dimensional limits for transport by road or other means of transport.

[0058] Another preferred embodiment of the prefabricated living module includes a floor (4) having its outer part with slots (not shown) for forklifts to insert the fork of a forklift, allowing easy handling in warehouses, construction sites and during installation. In addition, the outer part of the floor side (4) may have fixings or legs to accommodate the module in the place where it will be installed in the residential mode.

[0059] Some preferred embodiments of the prefabricated living module define interior living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, balconies, internal or external stairs, among others. In these embodiments the interior spaces may be defined by intermediate structures that define internal partitions and partitions that provide the different living spaces, The finishes of such interior spaces, as well as the design of windows, doors, partitions, floors, ceilings and coverings in general, will depend on the customised adjustments made to order or for certain circumstances, physical, cultural, climatic conditions or the intended use of the prefabricated housing modules. Likewise, in the crawl space walls of the modules there may be different types of service installations such as electrical, water, gas or other specialised installations that vill depend on the customised adjustments made to order or for certain circumstances, physical, climatic conditions or the intended use of the prefabricated housing modules.

[0060] In an alternative embodiment, the housing module is implemented from a maritime transport container specially adapted for residential purposes. In this case, the container adopts one of its sides as a floor (4) for the residential mode of the housing module, with the transport side (2) of the housing module being materialized by the floor side of the maritime transport container. In this way, the advantages of the reinforcement of the sides of the container are taken advantage of, as well as the dimensions of the container and the existing infrastructure for the transport of this type of containers.

[0061] In one of the preferred embodiments of the prefabricated housing module, the housing module has fixings or fittings on the opposite side of the transport side, to accommodate a second module or another standard container on top when the module is being transported.EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES

[0062] One of the proposed implementations of the prefabricated housing modules of this document involves the use of maritime containers, which can be new or discarded and recovered, optimized to meet comfort conditions and sanitary requirements. These containers can be used as a base for the implementation of prefabricated housing modules,

[0063] Preferably, High Cube type shipping containers of 8.5 to 9 feet high or more will be used, since these will have, due to their dimensions, better interior habitability once rotated.

[0064] For the implementation of the main structural frame (1) the main structural characteristics of the container will be maintained, trying not to alter the structural rigidity of the same.

[0065] In the case that a discarded and recovered container is used, that is, that a container that is no longer used for maritime transport is recycled, the replacement of side panels or elements in poor condition can be carried out. Doors and non-structural coverings can also be removed to implement panels specially designed fox residential purposes according to the teachings of this document.

[0066] Maritime transport containers come reinforced by default on what will be the transport side (2). Therefore, the face of the container that will implement the floor (4) must be additionally reinforced. This reinforcement can be carried out with beams, wooden and / or other joists, chain-links, secondary uprights with materials that collaborate with the steel structure of the container.

[0067] In addition, the folded panels of the container may also be used as reinforcement collaborators or construction materials selected from the group consisting of: concrete slabs or other solidified previously and / or joists, chains, panels and closures that may be reinforced concrete slabs, nerved ferrocement, cardboard honeycomb, wood, metal, polymeric tiles, collaborators, prefabricated tiles, as well as panels composed of wood or steel boards, composite aluminum, zincalum or others together with polystyrene, miner al, rock or glass wool, cellulose and be sealed with different types of seals such as silicones, laminar and / or liquid membranes and / or other insulators.

[0068] The walls that form the roof and floor of the living module (4, 5), which correspond to the sides of the container, will be reinforced with special attention to using materials that improve the insulating characteristics of the container. Materials may be used that are selected from the group consisting of: composite panels made of wood chipboard or plywood with a polystyrene core or other insulators, as well as other steel panels, composite aluminum, zincalum or others, together with polystyrene, mineral, rock or glass wool, cellulose, etc., and be sealed with different types of silicone seals, laminar and / or liquid asphalt membranes and / or other insulators.

[0069] The exterior wall coverings (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) may be implemented in an overlapping manner, as well as ventilated wall type solutions. The coverings used can be selected from the group consisting of: fiber cement, stone shingles, wood, wood sheets, polymer sheets, porcelain, glass, ceramic shells, thin sheets or concrete membranes, stone, asphalt type or similar, etc. These coverings can be installed after the container / module has been moved, since they could widen the dimensions too much, making it impossible to transport.

[0070] The prefabricated housing module implemented in maritime transport container can take advantage of the existing structure to define the fixings or fittings on the face (3) opposite the transport side (2), to accommodate and fix a second module on this face, which can be another standard container fitted on top when the module is being transported in transport mode, or on one of its sides when it is in residential mode.

[0071] The prefabricated living module implemented from a shipping container may be provided with fixings or legs on the outside of the floor side (4) to accommodate the module in the location where it will be installed in the living mode.

[0072] It should be appreciated that for those skilled in the art, while the modules have been described in connection with particular embodiments and examples, the module is not necessarily limited thereby and that many other embodiments, examples, uses, modifications and deviations from the embodiments are intended to be encompassed by the spirit and creative scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A prefabricated and reinforced living module, which is designed to be transportable by conventional means of transport on conventional transport routes, such as trucks on roads, maritime transport and the like, the living module characterized in that it comprises:A generally rectangular main structural frame, which defines two lateral sides, two ends, a floor and a roof of the living module, which also defines the dimensions of the transportable module, a secondary structure on each of the lateral sides, ends, floor and roof, which reinforces and defines the internal structure of the living module, where the lateral sides define the walls of the living module that may comprise windows, doors, basic service installations and the like, where the ends define walls of the living module that may comprise windows, doors, basic service installations and the like, where the floor is defined by a flat panel reinforced and adapted for residential use, where the roof is defined by a generally flat or slightly inclined upper panel, where the living module also comprises external fixings or fittings in one of its lateral sides, oriented outwards on the respective side, to define a transport side in order to provide the capacity to be transported on that side in a 90-degree tilted manner.

2. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, characterized in that the fixings provided at the corners of the transport side are standard fixings used in the transport of containers, preferably maritime containers.

3. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, characterized in that the fixings provided on the Transport side are spaced and sized according to the standard for maritime transport containers.

4. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, characterized in that the transport side has slots for forklifts to insert the fork of a forklift, allowing easy handling during loading, unloading, in warehouses, construction sites and during installation.

5. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, characterized in that the transport side has a reinforced structure to provide greater stability during transport.

6. The prefabricated housing module of claim 1, characterized in that the floor of the housing module has a reinforced structure to allow for residential use.

7. The prefabricated housing module of claim 1, in that the outer part of the floor side of the housing module has fixings or legs to accommodate the module in the place where it will be installed.

8. The prefabricated housing module of claim 1, in that the outer part of the floor side of the housing module has slots for forklifts to insert the fork of a forklift, allowing easy handling in warehouses, construction sites and during installation.

9. The prefabricated housing module of claim 1, in that the roof of the housing module has a structure that allows for water evacuation.

10. The prefabricated housing module of claim 1, in that the prefabricated housing module defines living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, balconies, internal or external stairs, among others.

11. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, in that the living module comprises intermediate structures to define internal partitions and partitions that provide the different habitable spaces.

12. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, in that the living module has the dimensions of a standard maritime container at least on the transport side in order to be able to be transported by conventional means of transport specially adapted for the transport of maritime containers.

13. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, in that the living module is implemented from a specially adapted maritime transport container.

14. The prefabricated living module of claim 1, in that the living module has fixings or fittings on the opposite side of the transport side, to accommodate a second module or another standard container on top when the module is being transported.

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